Suzuki Fronx received one safety star: crossover sales halted.

According to Korrespondent.net: The ANCAP organization, which conducts independent crash tests of new cars in Australia and New Zealand, published the results of the Suzuki Fronx crossover tests at the beginning of the year, causing great concern. This model, manufactured in India, received only one safety star, prompting Suzuki to suspend sales in these markets.

Crash Test Results

Suzuki Fronx debuted in early 2023 in India, where production of export versions began. In Australia and New Zealand, the crossover hit the market in July, and since then approximately 1300 and 1000 units have been sold, respectively. However, on December 20, Suzuki Australia announced a halt in sales for an internal investigation and constructive changes.

Safety Details and Issues

The reason for these measures was the very low safety results obtained during the ANCAP crash tests. The car scored only 48% for adult passenger protection and 40% for child protection, which are among the lowest scores in testing history. Both frontal collisions showed insufficient protection of the driver’s chest, while the risk of head injury for children was assessed as critical. In a frontal collision, the rear-seat passenger experienced dangerous loads, and the seatbelt mounting failed — the dummy struck its head against the back of the front seat.

See photos: Suzuki Fronx failed ANCAP crash tests and withdrawn from sale

Next Steps for Suzuki

ANCAP emphasized that the seatbelt mounting failure did not affect the decisive rating, as the load level was already excessively high. Now, Suzuki will need months to refine the Fronx and prepare the model for retesting. The situation is complicated by the fact that in spring 2026 ANCAP, along with Euro NCAP, plans to introduce new, stricter testing programs.

Impact on Suzuki's Reputation

This second consecutive failure may significantly impact Suzuki's reputation in Australia. According to VFACTS data, from January to November this year, the company sold only 14,460 cars in the country, which is 27.4% less compared to the same period last year. In contrast, market leader Toyota recorded 221,322 car sales, decreasing volumes by only 0.6%.

Moreover, it was previously reported that the Xiaomi SU7 received the highest rating in the Chinese crash test.

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The results of the ANCAP crash tests will significantly influence Suzuki’s future plans. The company urgently needs to address safety issues to regain consumer trust. Restoring its reputation will be a challenging task, especially against the backdrop of intense competition in the Australian automotive market.